5 fatalities

1977-06-27: Britten-Norman Islander (YR-BNI) — Aviatia Utilitara — Nucet, Romania

Nucet, RomaniaFlight

On June 27, 1977, a Britten-Norman Islander (registration YR-BNI) operated by Aviatia Utilitara was involved in an aviation accident near Nucet, Romania in flight. 5 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft struck electrical power lines during a low-altitude training flight. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A training flight departing from Bucharest-Băneasa Airport resulted in a fatal crash after the aircraft struck power lines.

What happened

A training mission originating from Bucharest-Băneasa Airport ended in a fatal accident when the twin engine airplane collided with overhead power cables. During the low-altitude flight, the aircraft made contact with the electrical lines, which subsequently led to a crash into an open field. The impact caused the plane to catch fire upon hitting the ground.

There were five fatalities recorded in the incident, as all individuals on board the aircraft perished during the crash.

Findings

The investigation indicates that the primary factor in the accident was the collision with power cables while the aircraft was operating at a low altitude.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck electrical power lines during a low-altitude training flight.